Theodoros Metochites
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Theodoros Metochites
Summary
Theodoros Metochites is a human[1]. His place of birth was Constantinople[2]. He was born on January 1, 1270[3]. He died in Constantinople[4]. He died on March 21, 1332[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Theodoros Metochites was born in Constantinople[2].
- Theodoros Metochites passed away in Constantinople[4].
- Theodoros Metochites was born on January 1, 1270[3].
- Theodoros Metochites died on March 21, 1332[5].
- Theodoros Metochites's father was George Metochites[12].
- A child of Theodoros Metochites was Irene[13].
- A child of Theodoros Metochites was Q131350750[14].
- A child of Theodoros Metochites was Q131350830[15].
- A child of Theodoros Metochites was Q131350865[16].
- Theodoros Metochites held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[17].
- medieval Greek was Theodoros Metochites's native language[18].
- Theodoros Metochites worked as an astronomer[6].
- Theodoros Metochites's professions included politician[7].
- Theodoros Metochites worked as a diplomat[8].
- Theodoros Metochites's professions included philosopher[9].
- Theodoros Metochites's professions included writer[10].
- Theodoros Metochites's professions included historian[19].
- Theodoros Metochites's field of work was astronomy[20].
- Theodoros Metochites's field of work was politics[21].
- Theodoros Metochites's field of work was diplomacy[22].
- Theodoros Metochites's field of work was philosophy[23].
- Theodoros Metochites's field of work was history[24].
- Theodoros Metochites held the position of Mesazon[25].
- A notable student of Theodoros Metochites was Gregory Palamas[26].
- A notable student of Theodoros Metochites was Nicephorus Gregoras[27].
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Origins and Family
Theodoros Metochites was born in Constantinople[2]. He was born on January 1, 1270[3]. His father was George Metochites[12]. medieval Greek was his native language[18].
Education
Theodoros Metochites studied under Manuel Bryennios[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], philosopher[9], writer[10], and historian[19]. Fields of work include astronomy[20], a branch of science[29]; politics[21], an academic discipline[30]; diplomacy[22], an academic discipline[31]; philosophy[23], an academic discipline[32]; and history[24]. Theodoros Metochites held the position of Mesazon[25]. Notable students include Gregory Palamas[26], a philosopher[33], 1296–1359[34], of Byzantine Empire[35] and Nicephorus Gregoras[27], an astronomer[36], 1295–1360[37], of Byzantine Empire[38], specialised in history[39]. He supervised Gregory Palamas as a doctoral student[40].
Personal Life
Children include Irene[13]; Q131350750[14], a governor[41], of Byzantine Empire[42]; Q131350830[15], an official[43], of Byzantine Empire[44]; and Q131350865[16].
Death and Burial
Theodoros Metochites died on March 21, 1332[5]. He passed away in Constantinople[4].
Why It Matters
Theodoros Metochites ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
His notable doctoral advisees include Gregory Palamas[47], a philosopher[48], 1296–1359[49], of Byzantine Empire[50].
FAQs
Where was Theodoros Metochites born?
Theodoros Metochites's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
Where did Theodoros Metochites die?
Theodoros Metochites died in Constantinople[4].
Who were Theodoros Metochites's parents?
Theodoros Metochites's father was George Metochites[12].
What did Theodoros Metochites do for work?
Theodoros Metochites worked as astronomer[6], politician[7], diplomat[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10].